Covid and the Ears

Covid and the Ears

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How COVID-19 Can Attack the Inner Ear
How COVID-19 Can Attack the Inner Ear

“New research finds that cells in the ear are susceptible to infection with SARS-CoV-2, causing symptoms that include dizziness, ear ringing, and hearing loss.

Experts say that other viruses may also cause hearing loss, and newborns can be especially at risk.”

New research finds that cells in the ear are susceptible to infection with SARS-CoV-2, causing symptoms that include dizziness, ear ringing, and hearing loss. Experts say that other viruses may also cause hearing loss, and newborns can be especially at risk.
#vestibular dysfunction#hearing loss#balance problems#dizziness#Post-Acute Conditions#long covid#brain#kids#pregnancy#ears#tinnitus#labyrinthitis#vertigo
·healthline.com·
How COVID-19 Can Attack the Inner Ear
SARS-CoV-2 infection of the inner ear
SARS-CoV-2 infection of the inner ear

SARS-CoV-2 infection of the inner ear

SARS-CoV-2 can infect inner ear cells, specifically hair cells and Schwann cells, which are crucial for hearing and balance.

Some COVID-19 patients developed hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo, suggesting a link between the virus and these symptoms.

#Ears#hearing loss#vertigo#Schwann Cells#balance problems#tinnitus#Post-Acute Conditions#Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
·nih.gov·
SARS-CoV-2 infection of the inner ear